Online Event Location: https://realtors.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkceGtrTwqHdw2dc500AO39K9Br1BVTmzT

While vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) properties have plagued communities for decades, the economic and social shocks of 2020 brought on by a global pandemic, make the need for coordination and strategic revitalization interventions even more critical.

Policy, Practice, Process: Transforming Neighborhoods through Equitable Revitalization – a six-part, online education series – focuses on realizing equitable revitalization strategies. The series will equip REALTORS® with the knowledge and skills necessary to meaningfully partner with local government decision makers to address VAD properties. Each session will feature actionable items for REALTORS® and their local government partners to consider.

The series will explore why VAD properties exist and how they affect community stability; how data can guide equitable, effective, and efficient solutions; how to transition VAD properties into assets; and opportunities for building partnerships between REALTORS®, local government, and community stakeholders focused on addressing VAD properties.

Session 2

Data is critical for understanding local real estate market conditions and building a market-responsive revitalization strategy. When designing a strategy to address emerging challenges, help stabilize neighborhoods, fulfill a community’s goals, draw responsible investment, or foster equitable revitalization – quality data matters.